OBITUARIES

Jacobus “Jack” Arons

Published

10 months ago

09/17/2025

July 19, 1961 – September 4, 2025
BOWIE – Jacobus “Jack” Arons, 64, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2025, after a long courageous battle with cardiac disease.
A memorial service will take place on at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Jack was born July 19, 1961, in Brantford Ontario Canda. His parents Robert Arons and Hendrika Arons settled in Northern California in June of 1968 after they initially migrated to Canada from the Netherlands. Jack was not born in Texas but loved Texas and was a proud Texan.
Jack was full of life. He loved to laugh and loved his family even more. He loved with all his heart and unconditionally. He married the love of his life, his spouse Cheri on Feb. 2, 2001. They raised two children together, Heather Reed, Liberal, KS and Jonathon Fisher, Decatur. He was extremely proud of his children and the adults they had become.
Jack believed in old-fashioned traditional values and was very conservative in his views. “Nothing in the world is free.” “Hard work pays the bills,” “Always respect women and your elders,” “Everything happens for a reason.” He was extraordinarily strong in his beliefs and inner faith. He was known to be a bit stubborn because of his beliefs.
Jack retired to Bowie in 2021 after driving a semi truck over the road for more than 30 years but never forgot the love of his profession. He was able to find deep joy in retirement with his family and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hendrika Arons.
Jack is survived by his wife, Cheri of Bowie; daughter, Heather (Mark) Reed, Liberal, KS; son, Jonathon (Cassy) Fisher, Decatur; Ggrandchildren, Cyriss, Scarlett, Christopher, Kendall and Caleb; sister, Esther (Tom) Tenney, Fairfield, CA; and numerous close friends and family members that he cherished.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Children charities were near and dear to Jack’s heart.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

6 days ago

07/15/2026

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February 9, 1968 – July 4, 2026
BOWIE – Steven Douglas Drury, 58 died on July 4, 2026.
A private celebration of life for the family was on July 10.
He was an entrepreneur and created his business Drill Rig Depot.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Drury; four children, Sydney, Ben, Bailey and Josie; six grandchildren; parents, Don and Lois Drury; and brothers, David, Danny and Christopher.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

John Wayne Shelton

Published

6 days ago

07/15/2026

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December 22, 1959 – July 1, 2026
SUNSET – John Wayne Shelton, 66, died on July 1, 2026.
There was a celebration of life for him from 5 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Nocona Brewery.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1959 to Wade and Thelma Shelton in Nocona. He worked in the oilfield most of his life. He married Stephanie Burleson on Dec. 13, 1984 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Jared Shelton, Bowie and Stacia Lorenz, Tennessee; sister, Serina Thomas, Bowie; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

OBITUARIES

Weldon Ray Duff

Published

6 days ago

07/15/2026

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March 3, 1962 – July 6, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Weldon Ray Duff, 64, died on July 6, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Jerry Woods Chapel in Nocona. A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on July 11 at Ringgold Cemetery with Richard Allen officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Bonham, Jimmy Smith, Hatch Womack, Lynn Bugsy Allen, Blake Allen, Marlin Franklin, Joe Barnhill and Butch Matthews.
Duff was born on March 3, 1962 in Henrietta to Benjamin Franklin Duff Jr. and Myra Durham Duff. He worked as a machinist and was known as a “Jack-Of-All-Trades.”
Duff was a member of Bowie Masonic Lodge 578. He married Jowana Bussey on Aug. 8, 1980 in Ringgold.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jowana Duff, Ringgold; daughter, Jessica Lierly, Collinsville; sister, Becky Case, Stoneburg; brother, Benjamin Franklin Duff III, Lonegrove, OK and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 440 Cypress Ave., Wichita Falls or Ringgold Cemetery Association, 1108 Hanson Rd., Ringgold.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.